Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P

$16,995.00

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Digital-To-Analogue Converter

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Product Description

Berkeley Audio Design is extremely pleased to announce the new Perfected Technology Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Series 3P – an audio quality and value breakthrough. The Alpha DAC Series 3P uses Perfected Technology introduced in the Alpha DAC Reference Series 3P to achieve a new level of musical realism possible because of extremely high time domain coherence.

New proprietary RF waveguide technology, new ultra-low noise reclocking and new extremely low noise software all dramatically increase musical reality. Berkeley Audio Design Perfected Technology achieves a level of time domain coherence never available before in an audio D to A converter. The result is profound musical realism. Time domain incoherence erases subtle spatial and timbral audio information essential to the experience of live music. Perfected Technology goes beyond sounding excellent to simply sounding real.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Input sampling rate: 32kHz to 192kHz

• Ultra low phase noise Precision Clocking at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates ± 100 ppm

• Input word length: 24-bit

• Two channel analog stereo outputs: XLR balanced with pin 2 positive and RCA unbalanced

• Digital Inputs: AES – XLR, 110™; SPDIF1 – BNC, 75™; SPDIF2 – BNC, 75™; TOSLINK – Toslink optical connector

• HDCD decoding detects 16-bit flag at 44.1kHz or 24-bit flag at all sampling rates

• MQA Rendering and multiple digital filter options

• Balanced analog output level: +18dBu (6.15Vrms) maximum,

+12dBu (3.1Vrms) or lower recommended

• Unbalanced analog output level: 3.25Vrms maximum, 2Vrms or lower recommended

• Digital volume & balance control: 0.1dB/step with .05dB/step L/R gain trim, 60dB range

• Frequency response at ≥ 88.2kHz sampling rates: ± 0.1dB from < 0.1Hz to 35 kHz,- 3dB at 59kHz for 176.4kHz and 192kHz sampling rates

• Distortion at recommended levels: all products ≤ -120dBFS

• THD+N at maximum level: < -110dBFS

• Firmware field upgradeable through signal inputs

• Enclosure dimensions: 3.5”H X 17.5” W x 12.5”D

• Weight: 30 lbs.

• Mains power: 100/120/240VAC, 50 /60Hz

• Power consumption: 25 W

Brand

Berkeley Audio Design

Renowned DAC manufacturer Berkeley Audio Design deliver stellar sound quality with products used in both consumer applications and some of the best mastering rooms in the world. Driving all their research and manufacturing is the goal of delivering the best fidelity possible to music lovers and audiophiles while keeping all production entirely in California.

High-quality materials and advanced engineering come together to deliver unprecedented sound through tier amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters. Not only are they known for developing the technology in the Pacific Microsonics Model Two but also for the High-Definition Compatible Digital (HDCD) and the new Alpha DAC converter.

Enjoy digital sound like never before with their current line of converters which includes the Alpha DAC Reference Series 3, Alpha DAC Series 3, and Alpha USB. The Reference Series 3 was the SoundStage! 2020 Product of the Year boasting audio quality from 32kHz to 192kHZ, ultra low distortion and direct connection to power amplifiers. The DAC Series 3 earned the 2021 Golden Ear Award for its excellent MQA rendering, ultra-low phase noise conversion clocking and its terrific price point. Last but not least, the Alpha USB is a 4-time the absolute sound Editor’s Choice winner. Supporting high-fidelity sound between 44.1kHz to 192kHz, it’s a great entry level addition for emerging audiophiles.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Berkeley Audio Design DACs, selling customers the best DACs from Berkeley Audio Design in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Berkeley Audio Design component? You can trade-in any brand component toward a Berkeley Audio Design component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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